CV 233 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease PDF
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Michigan State University
Thomas A. Gaziano, J. Michael Gaziano
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This document provides an overview of the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, covering topics such as the global prevalence of CVD, the changing causes of death over time, and patterns in various regions. It also discusses risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
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1662 particularly from animal fat, increases. CHD and stroke are prevalent, 233 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease and between 35 and 65% of all deaths can be traced to CVD. Typically, the rate of CHD deaths exceeds that of stroke by a ratio of 2:1 to 3:1. During this period, average life expectancy surpasses the age of 50. Roughly 35% of the world’s population falls into this category. Thomas A. Gaziano, J. Michael Gaziano In the age of delayed degenerative diseases, CVD and cancer remain the PART 6 major causes of morbidity and mortality, with CVD accounting for 40% of all deaths. However, age-adjusted CVD mortality declines, aided Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now the most common cause of death by preventive strategies (for example, smoking cessation programs worldwide. Before 1900, infectious diseases and malnutrition were the and effective blood pressure control), acute hospital management, and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System most common causes, and CVD was responsible for
